New IPM blog; GWA trends report; Don Leopold videos; fall foliage in danger; Landslide; Robert Moses Parkway; US International Bonsai Exhibition

October 27, 2011

Happy Thursday! Thanks for reading. —Jane New IPM blog Brian Eshenaur and Elizabeth Lamb, Cornell/NYS IMP educators, have started a new blog described as “A Problem Solving Site for Tree Producers.” The content is produced/posted in response to real-world inquiries, so ask away. Rochester Roots, Inc. Seeks Garden-based Educator Details here, via Upstate NY Permaculture […]

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EAB in Monroe, native meadows, Michele Owens at Cornell Plantations

October 25, 2011

Good morning! I was visiting my dad in Maine last week, so there was no Thursday ETTGPro. This might be a long one! Advertising is now available on the newsletter; email Jane for details. EAB found in eastern Monroe County This was not a surprise. Moving from lawns to meadows—a guide for the contractor This […]

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Winter learning opportunities; fall transplant hazards; Leaf magazine; stink bug video; in defense of turfgrass

October 18, 2011

Winter is for learning  There are quite a few educational opportunities out there, on a national scale, for green industry pros. The American Nursery and Landscape Association bills its Garden Center University as a “mini-MBA.” At five semesters over the course of two years to the tune of almost $3000, it better be! If you prefer just […]

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Pink Annabelles; Tuff Gard Hoses; Zaretsky article; Inside Grower; blue roses?

October 12, 2011

A number of you have asked about commenting and submissions. As soon as I have the blog up and running, you’ll be able (and encouraged) to comment there. If you have news, PLEASE do not hesitate to send it to me. Thanks for reading! Jane Ball launches new enewsletter, “Inside Grower” I think Ball Publishing […]

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NCCC enhances viticulture program; Medicinal gardens new at BECBG; Provenance vs. source

October 11, 2011

Not too much news over the weekend, but some interesting reading: NCCC program will extend into vineyards Niagara County Community College, which already offers a degree in winery science, is expanding its program with a 200k grant throught the National Science Foundation that will allow students more time in the field—literally.The program will place students […]

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Delayed fall foliage; Pantone colors; Horticulture degree “useless”?

October 7, 2011

Thank you. Again.  I’ve been completely overwhelmed by the volume and intensity of support many of you have expressed regarding this newsletter. Now all I have to worry about is living up to it. Thank you! Jane Horticulture second “most useless” degree? Well I sure as heck don’t think so, but that’s what Newsweek said. […]

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Draves patents tree; Dirr’s new book; Olmsted parks get grant

October 5, 2011

Thanks! I heard from many of you yesterday and today, and your words of support and encouragement were wonderful! I can’t thank you enough.On to the news. This will be a short one. Jane Tom Draves Patents Tree Very cool, and boy am I glad I kept reading past the first paragraph on this one. […]

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Welcome to Ear to the Ground PRO

October 4, 2011

What is it? Ear to the Ground PRO is a newsletter/future blog I’ve been wanting to launch for a couple of years. I’m an avid reader of the trades, and often find tidbits and stories I wish I could share with my industry peers. A ton of interesting, regionally-applicable information passes through the Upstate Gardeners’ Journal office […]

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